UK - 3 Steam Locos to York in One Day (and a Pullman),18/11/2023

We were treated to the rare experience in 2023 of three steam locomotives all heading charter trains to York on the same day.
All were ex.LMS locomotives, 46115 "Scots Guardsman" and two Black 5s, 44871 and 45231.
Our northbound view of the Black 5s was spoiled by a last minute change of routing but the night time return workings made up for it, as the two Black 5s both passed through Doncaster station within 5 minutes of each other.
Recorded on 18th November 2023

[@stamrly418]

Seeing a consist of all the same livery is just a boost. I know it was typical to have mix but all a piece is nice. A fulfilling day with such a collection . Thumbs up👍

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

It was a busy day but not as fulfilling as we had planned thanks to Network Rail's decision to alter the route! - Andy

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Wow three LMS locos on three different tours along with the hst tour

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Quite a day - A

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteamyeah Andy

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I believe 45231 got passed 44871 after Doncaster

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

It should have been ahead but was delayed leaving York - A

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteamyeah

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Looks like the LMS locos are invading the east coast mainline

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Yes. Black 5s were never a common sight at Doncaster in steam days - A

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteamyeah normally it’s the A4s that are familiar locos to use that route